noun
- a high-intensity incandescent lamp used in photography and cinematography to provide bright, even lighting
Usage: technical; photography
Examples
- The photographer set up photoflood lights to illuminate the studio for the portrait session.
- Photoflood bulbs generate significant heat, so proper ventilation is essential during long shoots.
- Before LED technology, photoflood lamps were the standard for professional photography studios.
- The director positioned three photoflood units around the set to achieve the desired lighting effect.
- Photoflood lights produce a color temperature of approximately 3200 Kelvin, suitable for tungsten film.